Beef frequently gets a bad name in the protein world. You often hear reports that eating beef is bad for you. In fact, in moderation, beef can be a good and nutritious source of protein. A serving size of beef is 3 ounces, the approximate size ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Livestock
Although we are thinking about COVID-19 and how that is affecting our lives. We can't forget it is spring and time to think about our pastures. This will give us an opportunity to get out in the pasture. Although we are all trying to cut corners, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Internal parasites are a problem that impact all types of livestock, especially small ruminants such as goats and sheep. Haemonchus Contortus, commonly known as barber’s pole worm or stomach worm is one of the major internal parasites that ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Phosphorous Budget For Cow-Calf Operations in Florida, Producer Survey This project is led by Dr. Maria Silveira, Soil Scientist at the UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center in Ona and it is currently funded through the Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Warm season perennial grasses lead forage production in Florida through the summer months; most producers rely on bahiagrass or bermudagrass to feed their livestock through the heat, but some producers utilize warm season annuals to give an ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Registration REGISTER HERE: on Eventbrite The University of Florida IFAS Extension and the Beekeeping in the Panhandle Working Group has once again teamed up to offer Beekeeping in the Panhandle Conference as an online webinar Friday, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Below is a list of livestock auction markets within reasonable driving distance of Washington County. The name of each auction is linked to the corresponding website. The sale day/time listed for each auction is the regular weekly cattle sale; ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Maxine Hunter*1, Caitlin Bainum*2 1. UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Horticulture Agent 2. UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Livestock Agent Corresponding author: Maxine32666@ufl.edu Marion County, FL is home to the “horse capital of the ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension